Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Disney Diva Mom]

Gotta have the popcorn bucket and the stein!!! OMG, I'm going to spend so much money!!!

 

[nancipants]

It looks like Darth's Mall entrance will be the actual road where the backlot tour tram used to go around the last bend of the tour.

What I'm trying to figure out is if there will be one line for all three locations? Or three separate lines? I don't care about collectibles and that's usually the cause of most of the lines. I just want Her Universe!

 

[Monykalyn]

Oh I hope they learned from years past and actually ordered enough Millenium Falcon glow cubes and Boba Fett Steins!!! Not even gonna show my son so I don't have to deal with disappointment later.

Thanks to all who are posting about the weekend. Looks like not much work will get done Friday as I try to (discreetly) keep up with the live reporting!

 

[soniam]

I bet @BobaFettFan will be all over that Boba Fett stein. Maybe one for Mrs BobaFettFan to help with her ear pain.

EDIT: Although it would actually probably need to have beer or liquor in it to help. I don't know if frozen lemonade would actually help or hurt an earache.

 

[yulilin3]

What I'm trying to figure out is if there will be one line for all three locations? Or three separate lines? I don't care about collectibles and that's usually the cause of most of the lines. I just want Her Universe!

I think this is why they separated the items. A lot of people don't care about collectibles and special edition so they separated the items so people that just want to shop regular items don't have to make huge lines. it looks like there will be three different check out though.

 

[soniam]

I think this is why they separated the items. A lot of people don't care about collectibles and special edition so they separated the items so people that just want to shop regular items don't have to make huge lines. it looks like there will be three different check out though.

Maybe the line(s) to get in won't be as bad because of the split.

 

[boricuajedi]

Holy $);;0) Batman, they have a lot off good stuff, like one of the poster said hopefully they will have plenty of those millenium falcom and bobba stein.

 

[superrach]

Touring Plans says crowd level of 4 on Friday at HS. Really? 1st day of SWW? I'm doubting that number!

 

[7dustya]

Where is the Boba Fett Stein? I can't find the picture.

 

[tesslor]

I'm sure I just missed it somewhere, but how do you sign up for the Padawan mind challenge? Is it only on the weekends or during the week as we'll?

 

[Itinkso]

Where is the Boba Fett Stein? I can't find the picture.

It's pictured below the Darth Vader cupcake.

 

[momofallsons]

There is a shop located to the far left of all the entrance tapstiles. You can buy items from outside of the park as well as from inside the park. The CMs in the shop will locate the item for you - we were inside the park when we remembered we needed to buy Wheezy the Penguin (older DD loves penguins) and the CM walked over to the display that was outside the park and located the last Wheezy for us.

Then the inside the park register wasn't working so the CM walked over to the outside register to complete our transaction. I can't remember if I saw MagicBands there but it's worth a try.

I'm assuming this is just for Disney items? Don't suppose I could snag a Her Universe shirt there, could I?

 

[Itinkso]

I'm assuming this is just for Disney items? Don't suppose I could snag a Her Universe shirt there, could I?

No, it just the typical "at the front of the park" shop.

 

[bgg319]

I know I'm being a baby, but I feel let down today. Characterpalooza is randomizing and won't be as easy to find. Looks like no rebels characters, still no announcement of special characters for the 24 hour event

Randomizing?

 

[Dugette]

We're leaving in the morning, so just wanted to say a quick thank you to all of you that contribute to this thread. Thanks especially to @yulilin3 for making this a great source of information and excitement. Thanks to this thread, we have an amazing trip planned with all the character meals, RH, FtF, etc. I'm bummed that characterpalooza isn't happening now, as I was excited to try that, but this thread was even where I found that out. So, thanks all and hope to see some of you at the Chewie Run on Friday! Yay for the Guinea Pig DISers Strike Back garrison (weekends 1 & 2)!

 

[R2D2]

From the map, it looks like it could just be the one entrance to Darth's Mall, perhaps with multiple checkouts.

I understand the idea of having multiple entrances because of some people wanting LE items. But if you want to visit the 2 non-LE sections, it wouldn't make sense to have to wait in line 2 separate times.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Randomizing?

Kennythepirate reported that it has started to happen at different places in DHS and at different times. So it will be really difficult to anticipate where/when it will be so you can attend.

 

[MooksterL1]

Loooove the mani pedi!!

 

[Itinkso]

Before the Friday frenzy begins: here is info for SWW II Garrison: DISers Strike Back.

Please pick up your 'I'm Celebrating' button at your resort or at the front of the park.
_____________________________________________________________
***SWW DISmeet Info from yulilin*

There will be 2 meets every Saturday and 1 on Sunday.

Every Saturday:
~ After the 11:00 parade at ABC Commissary. As you go inside thru the main entrance make a right and I'll try to get tables at the back of the restaurant.

Yulilin's Cantina Meets!!
~ Before Fireworks: around 8:00 p.m. we'll be at the area around Echo Lake across from 50s Prime Time. We will be there all the way until 10:00 p.m. ~ BYOB&D: Bring Your Own Beverages and Desserts!


Every Sunday:
~ After the 11:00 parade at ABC Commissary. As you go inside thru the main entrance make a right and I'll try to get tables at the back of the restaurant.

My DD14 and I will be at DHS every Saturday and Sunday so if anyone wants to meet at a different time let me know. I'll only be going to the first Friday for my character challenge.

@yulilin3 - 23, 24 (RH)
@The Sunrise Student - 22, 23 (SciFi, FTF DP), 24
@ebtbmom - 24
@lovethattink - 22, 23, 24
@msmama - 22 (SciFi), 23 (RH)
@JaimeA - 23, 24 (SciFi)
@ConnieB - 22, 23, 24
@xxpunkstar6xx - 22 (FTF) [May 25 (SciFi, RH)]
@The Fans - 22 (H&V)
@xApril - 22, 23
@jar - 22, 23, 24
@AriesAriel -23, 24
@bperk3 - 24 (H&V)
@stardam - 22, 23, 24
@PiperGirlInWondrland - 22, 23 (FTF DP), 24
@dmband - 22, 23, 24
@MunchkinandSugarBear - 22, 23, 24
@Greenfairy - 22, 23, 24
@jillmc40 - 22 (SciFi), 23 (H&V), 24
@Cshel85 - 22, 23, 24
@volfan1978 - 22, 23, 24
@dkfajr1 - 22 (FTF), 23 (RH), 24 [May 25 (SciFi)]
@sairell - 22 [May 21 (SciFi, H&V)]
@Brandiwlf - 22 (SciFi, H&V, RH)
@Nello - 23, 24
@Nhebron - 23, 24
@Pygmypuff07 - 22, 23, 24 [May 25 (SciFi)]
@ArielRae - 23
@williamscm3 - 22 (SciFi, FTF), 24 (H&V)
@Mommy2TwoMickeys - 22
@jennab113 - 23
@drlaurafsu - 22, 24 (FTF) [May 21 (SciFi)]
@Dugette - 23 (FTF DP, RH), 24 (H&V)
@mykidsrqts - 22, 23, 24 [May 21 (H&V)]
@JessP81 - 22 (FTF) [May 20 (SciFi), (H&V)]
@gretchnh - 22
@slaveone - 23
@AdamsPrincess - 23, 24 (H&V)
@wlogarbo - 23, 24 [May 27 (H&V)]
@mrscoachtravis - 22, 23, 24
@R2D2 - 22, 23, 24
@Phelpsie70 - 22, 24 (FTF)
@alafond83 - 22 (SciFi, RH)
@ethanwa - 23 (FTF DP)
@JayLeeJay - 23 (FTF DP), 24 (SciFi, H&V, RH)
@Dave Tis - 22 (FTF DP)
@inkedupmomma - 22
@AngiTN - 23 (H&V), 24 (FTF DP, RH)
@ogalban - 22 (SciFi, FTF DP), 23, 24
@delmar411 - 22, 23
@aggiejnny - 22 (SciFi)
@Cynister - 24 (VIP) [May 21 (H&V), 25 (SciFi)]
@FoolishMortal82 - 24 (FTF, RH) [May 20 (H&V), 26 (SciFi)]
@teeveejunkee - 23
@TXMemaw - 22 (RH), 23 (H&V), 24 (VIP)
@MissTiss - 23 (SciFi, RH), 24 (H&V)
@Wendydagny - 23 ( FTF, RH)
@NebrMom - 23
@OhioStateBuckeye - 22, 23, 24
@ginmcgin - 22 (FTF DP), 23, 24
@7dustya - 22, 23 (H&V, RH)
@jeanneg4of4 - 22, 23 (H&V), 24

 

[wdhinn89]

Before the Friday frenzy begins: here is info for SWW II Garrison: DISers Strike Back.

Please pick up your 'I'm Celebrating' button at your resort or at the front of the park.
_____________________________________________________________
***SWW DISmeet Info from yulilin*

There will be 2 meets every Saturday and 1 on Sunday.

Every Saturday:
~ After the 11:00 parade at ABC Commissary. As you go inside thru the main entrance make a right and I'll try to get tables at the back of the restaurant.

Yulilin's Cantina Meets!!
~ Before Fireworks: around 8:00 p.m. we'll be at the area around Echo Lake across from 50s Prime Time. We will be there all the way until 10:00 p.m. ~ BYOB&D: Bring Your Own Beverages and Desserts!


Every Sunday:
~ After the 11:00 parade at ABC Commissary. As you go inside thru the main entrance make a right and I'll try to get tables at the back of the restaurant.

My DD14 and I will be at DHS every Saturday and Sunday so if anyone wants to meet at a different time let me know. I'll only be going to the first Friday for my character challenge.

@yulilin3 - 23, 24 (RH)
@The Sunrise Student - 22, 23 (SciFi, FTF DP), 24
@ebtbmom - 24
@lovethattink - 22, 23, 24
@msmama - 22 (SciFi), 23 (RH)
@JaimeA - 23, 24 (SciFi)
@ConnieB - 22, 23, 24
@xxpunkstar6xx - 22 (FTF) [May 25 (SciFi, RH)]
@The Fans - 22 (H&V)
@xApril - 22, 23
@jar - 22, 23, 24
@AriesAriel -23, 24
@bperk3 - 24 (H&V)
@stardam - 22, 23, 24
@PiperGirlInWondrland - 22, 23 (FTF DP), 24
@dmband - 22, 23, 24
@MunchkinandSugarBear - 22, 23, 24
@Greenfairy - 22, 23, 24
@jillmc40 - 22 (SciFi), 23 (H&V), 24
@Cshel85 - 22, 23, 24
@volfan1978 - 22, 23, 24
@dkfajr1 - 22 (FTF), 23 (RH), 24 [May 25 (SciFi)]
@sairell - 22 [May 21 (SciFi, H&V)]
@Brandiwlf - 22 (SciFi, H&V, RH)
@Nello - 23, 24
@Nhebron - 23, 24
@Pygmypuff07 - 22, 23, 24 [May 25 (SciFi)]
@ArielRae - 23
@williamscm3 - 22 (SciFi, FTF), 24 (H&V)
@Mommy2TwoMickeys - 22
@jennab113 - 23
@drlaurafsu - 22, 24 (FTF) [May 21 (SciFi)]
@Dugette - 23 (FTF DP, RH), 24 (H&V)
@mykidsrqts - 22, 23, 24 [May 21 (H&V)]
@JessP81 - 22 (FTF) [May 20 (SciFi), (H&V)]
@gretchnh - 22
@slaveone - 23
@AdamsPrincess - 23, 24 (H&V)
@wlogarbo - 23, 24 [May 27 (H&V)]
@mrscoachtravis - 22, 23, 24
@R2D2 - 22, 23, 24
@Phelpsie70 - 22, 24 (FTF)
@alafond83 - 22 (SciFi, RH)
@ethanwa - 23 (FTF DP)
@JayLeeJay - 23 (FTF DP), 24 (SciFi, H&V, RH)
@Dave Tis - 22 (FTF DP)
@inkedupmomma - 22
@AngiTN - 23 (H&V), 24 (FTF DP, RH)
@ogalban - 22 (SciFi, FTF DP), 23, 24
@delmar411 - 22, 23
@aggiejnny - 22 (SciFi)
@Cynister - 24 (VIP) [May 21 (H&V), 25 (SciFi)]
@FoolishMortal82 - 24 (FTF, RH) [May 20 (H&V), 26 (SciFi)]
@teeveejunkee - 23
@TXMemaw - 22 (RH), 23 (H&V), 24 (VIP)
@MissTiss - 23 (SciFi, RH), 24 (H&V)
@Wendydagny - 23 ( FTF, RH)
@NebrMom - 23
@OhioStateBuckeye - 22, 23, 24
@ginmcgin - 22 (FTF DP), 23, 24
@7dustya - 22, 23 (H&V, RH)
@jeanneg4of4 - 22, 23 (H&V), 24

Thank you for the info!.